Chapter 21 Awkward


    The next day, Annabelle went back to work.


    It was fortunate that except for Madam Chung, no one else was aware of her resignation, otherwise it


    would be crazy awkward to be back in office.


    It appeared that Madam Chung did bit her tongue about this, no one else was informed and she


    weed her warmly, “Mr. Mu has great expectations of you, don’t let him down!”


    “Thanks Madam Chung!” Annabelle smiled sweetly back at her.


    She was still determined to quit Yun Rui. And she will do that right after resolving Dorie’s case.


    Staying back here is like a ticking time bomb. Any time, Mu could’ve found out about that and… Just


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    thinking about it sent shivers down her spine…


    If there was one thing thatforted her, it was that Mu showed no sign of recognizing her. Definitely a


    good news in bad times.


    In Mu’s Office.


    Annabelle stood silently in front of Mu, patiently waiting for him to finish some paperwork.


    “Oh, you’re here.” Mu arched an eyebrow.


    His attitude is seriously ticking me…


    His personable arrogance that was absolutely charming to other women seemed to only irritate


    Annabelle more and more.


    Seeing as how Annabellepletely refused to entertain him, Mu withdrew a sealed envelope from his


    drawer and passed to her. “This is it,” He said, “If you canplete this assignment, I’ll do as you say.”


    And he stared directly at her tranquil eyes, waiting for an answer.


    “Mr. Mu, I believe you are a man of your words.” Annabelle carefully unsealed the documents and


    flipped through it.


    “Of course,” Mu replied.


    “Alright! Then we have a deal. I’ll see myself out now.” Annabelle held the documents confidently and


    wait for his approval.


    “Ok.” He nodded and replied.


    *click*


    As the door shuts after her, Mu’s lips curled up in mischief…


    On the other side of the door, Annabelle drew a deep breath and sighed restfully. Facing Mu was nerve


    wrecking and she found her body always tensing up.


    Suddenly, her phone vibrated and it was a call from Dorie.


    “Hey Annabelle, did you talk to Alistair?” Dorie asked hurriedly.


    “Why?” Annabelle hesitated, she would like to keep it a secret from Dorie.


    “Answer me first!” Dorie said impatiently.


    After pausing for a while, Annabelle admitted to her.


    “I knew it!” Dorie was exasperated, “I am so sorry to drag you into this mess!”


    “Hey, there’s no need for sorry between us. Besides that, I didn’t actually do much!”


    “Are you serious? Didn’t Alistair demand something in exchange?” Dorie’s tone rose in hopeful


    optimism.


    “Not really. He asked me to return to Yun Rui and handed me a challenging assignment.” Annabelle


    told her off with negligible details.


    “Just like that?!” Dorie was in disbelief.


    “Just like that.” Annabelle reassured her.


    Dorie knew her best friend would omit some details to safeguard her and leave her guilt-free. She felt


    thankful and guilt-ridden. However, she couldn’t think of a better way around it.


    “Thanks Annabelle. But please promise me; if Alistair somehow crosses the line, you must abandon


    ship and steer clear! I strongly believe justice is not blind!” Dorie said, with a mixture of relief and worry.


    “Alright I’ll do that. Don’t worry.” Annabelle reassured her.


    “Ok. Call me if anything!”


    “Will do, gotta go!”


    “Ok, bye!”


    The two ended the call and Annabelle went back to her seat. She tidied her desk and carefully


    reviewed the document from Mu…